1960 Cessna 172
Single Engine Piston
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Well equipped Cessna 172. Owned by a pilot who intended to keep it as a long-term family aircraft, it has been thoughtfully upgraded with modern avionics and practical improvements while maintaining the simplicity and reliability that make the 172 so popular. Excellent choice for IFR training, cross-country travel, or family flying. TTAF: 5,067 hrs TSOH: 1,820.2 hrs TSTOH (Top Overhaul): 95.2 hrs (07/15/2020) PROP: McCauley 1C172 - TSOH: 790.4 hrs (04/05/1987) Engine: - Continental O-300-C - Top overhaul completed July 2020 (95.2 hrs since) - Cylinders and Carb were overhauled by Aerotec engines - Compression: 1) 65/80, 2) 61/80, 3) 77/80, 4) 76/80, 5) 64/80, 6) 75/80 Avionics: (Professionally supplied and installed by Huron Avionics) - Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD - Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm - Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel - Garmin GTX 327 Transponder/Encoder - King KX-155 Nav/Comm - Garmin MD200 CDI Modifications: (Installed July 2020 unless otherwise stated) - Improved fuel gascolator assembly (March 2021) - Slick magnetos installed (October 2017) - Garmin MD200 Course Deviation Indicator - Hartzell Engine Technologies alternator conversion STC - Lightweight starter - Complete aircraft rewiring - Circuit breakers replacing original fuses - Modern IFR avionics installation - Installed in accordance with AC 43.13-1B/2B - Two new Comant C1292-1 communication antennas - New instrument panel overlay - Rosen sun visors - Hooker Harness shoulder harnesses -New Mitchell engine instruments -UMA electric tachometer - Acorn Welding exhaust risers and tailpipes - LED landing and navigation lights -Model E-04 pilot static system tested serviceable (June 2020) Price: $110,000CAD/77,800USD Full details, photos, and specs on our website, linked in bio! Global ferrying and export assistance available. Feel free to reach me at (647)-540-6437 or through email at for more info! Located in London, ON(CXYU) See less
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Red Beacon Aeronautical
trade-a-plane.com
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$69,900
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London, Ontario, Canada | Jul 27, 2026 | 17 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 172
This 1960 Cessna 172 (C-GTEC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,067 hours on the airframe. There are currently 173 172 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $10,000 to $525,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $69,900.
The 172 cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 520 nm (963 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. With 5,067 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-GTEC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
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View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI
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View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, AT FIRST ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION FOUND COIL TAB WORN OUT OF LIMITS BECAUSE THE TAB WAS INCORRECTLY BEND AT FACTORY.
POSITION # 1 &2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PORT CRACK FROM THE INBOARD EXHAUST STUD EXTENDING TO THE BACK OF THE PORT. CRACK VISIBLE THROUGH THE FINS. SUPERIOR CYLINDERS PN: SL32006W-A1 SERIAL NUMBER 326W000003625 & 326W000003623.
FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.
ENGINE WAS REPORTED RUNNING ROUGH, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK ON THE CYLINDER HEAD ON #4 CYLINDER. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON ANOTHER ENGINE, SAME TYPE AIRCRAFT, ENGINE AND CYLINDER.
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ONE THRU STUD LOCATION. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. SIMILAR DAMAGE ON OTHER ENGINE...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON ONE OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERIT...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ALL 4 THRU STUD LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. ON THREE OF THE THRU STUD B...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON 2 OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERITY ...
THIS IS TO REPORT POSSIBLE DEFECTS IN PN 259-P-04. THE AIRCRAFT DRAIN PLUGS WERE LOCATED ON THE DRAIN TEE FOR THE GDC74A. A POSSIBLE FAULT COULD BE THE INSTALLATION. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT HAS NOT HAD THE PITOT OR STATIC SYSTEMS LEAKED CHECK SINCE T...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ALL 4 THRU STUD LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. IN ADDITION, 1 OF THE THRU ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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